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Western Division head coach [[John Rauch]] added four Raiders to the AFL All-Star Game roster: quarterback [[Tom Flores]], running back [[Hewritt Dixon]], defensive end [[Ike Lassiter]], and middle linebacker [[Dan Conners]]. | Western Division head coach [[John Rauch]] added four Raiders to the AFL All-Star Game roster: quarterback [[Tom Flores]], running back [[Hewritt Dixon]], defensive end [[Ike Lassiter]], and middle linebacker [[Dan Conners]]. | ||
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The Raiders traded tackle [[Rex Mirich]] and their third-round pick in the 1967 draft to the [[Broncos]] for cornerback [[Willie Brown]] and quarterback [[Mickey Slaughter]]. | The Raiders traded tackle [[Rex Mirich]] and their third-round pick in the 1967 draft to the [[Broncos]] for cornerback [[Willie Brown]] and quarterback [[Mickey Slaughter]]. | ||
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Running back [[Clem Daniels]] underwent surgery to remove a cyst from his knee. His recovery was not expected to affect his availability for the 1967 season. | Running back [[Clem Daniels]] underwent surgery to remove a cyst from his knee. His recovery was not expected to affect his availability for the 1967 season. | ||
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======March 4, 1967====== | ======March 4, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders signed placekicker [[Ron Chesterton]] as a free agent. Chesterton had no American football experience, but had played for West Ham in the English Football League. | The Raiders signed placekicker [[Ron Chesterton]] as a free agent. Chesterton had no American football experience, but had played for West Ham in the English Football League. | ||
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In the first combined AFL/NFL draft, the Raiders selected Texas A&I guard [[Gene Upshaw]] in the first round with the 17th overall pick. | In the first combined AFL/NFL draft, the Raiders selected Texas A&I guard [[Gene Upshaw]] in the first round with the 17th overall pick. | ||
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The Raiders traded wide receiver [[Art Powell]] and quarterback [[Tom Flores]], along with their second-round pick in the 1967 draft to the [[Bills]] for quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]], wide receiver [[Glenn Bass]], and Buffalo' | The Raiders traded wide receiver [[Art Powell]] and quarterback [[Tom Flores]], along with their second-round pick in the 1967 draft to the [[Bills]] for quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]], wide receiver [[Glenn Bass]], and Buffalo' | ||
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The Raiders announced the signing of their tenth-round pick in the 1967 draft, North Carolina College defensive tackle [[Richard Sligh]]. | The Raiders announced the signing of their tenth-round pick in the 1967 draft, North Carolina College defensive tackle [[Richard Sligh]]. | ||
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The Raiders added the title of promotions director to musical director [[Del Courtney]]' | The Raiders added the title of promotions director to musical director [[Del Courtney]]' | ||
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======March 22, 1967====== | ======March 22, 1967====== | ||
======March 23, 1967====== | ======March 23, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders signed Oregon tackle [[Dan Archer]], their sixth round pick in the 1966 AFL redshirt draft. | The Raiders signed Oregon tackle [[Dan Archer]], their sixth round pick in the 1966 AFL redshirt draft. | ||
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======April 19, 1967====== | ======April 19, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders claimed [[Titans|Oilers]] quarterback [[George Blanda]] from that team's waiver list. | The Raiders claimed [[Titans|Oilers]] quarterback [[George Blanda]] from that team's waiver list. | ||
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The AFL announced their 1967 schedule. The Raiders were to open the regular season on September 10 at home against [[Broncos|Denver]] and would close it out at home against the [[Bills]] on December 24. | The AFL announced their 1967 schedule. The Raiders were to open the regular season on September 10 at home against [[Broncos|Denver]] and would close it out at home against the [[Bills]] on December 24. | ||
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Quarterback [[Roman Gabriel]] filed a suit naming the Rams, the Raiders, and the NFL as defendants, and requested $200,000 in damages. In the suit, he alleged that the Raiders had been in breach of a contract he had signed with them last year and accused the Rams of interfering in the execution of that contract. He further argued that the NFL was in violation of anti-trust laws by restraining free trade. While the Raiders argued they had a valid contract with Gabriel and expected him to honor it, Gabriel' | Quarterback [[Roman Gabriel]] filed a suit naming the Rams, the Raiders, and the NFL as defendants, and requested $200,000 in damages. In the suit, he alleged that the Raiders had been in breach of a contract he had signed with them last year and accused the Rams of interfering in the execution of that contract. He further argued that the NFL was in violation of anti-trust laws by restraining free trade. While the Raiders argued they had a valid contract with Gabriel and expected him to honor it, Gabriel' | ||
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General manager [[Scotty Stirling]] announced the team had renewed their contract with KNEW Radio for the broadcast of Raiders game in 1967. [[Bill King]] and [[Van Amburg]] would once again provide the commentary. | General manager [[Scotty Stirling]] announced the team had renewed their contract with KNEW Radio for the broadcast of Raiders game in 1967. [[Bill King]] and [[Van Amburg]] would once again provide the commentary. | ||
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======May 10, 1967====== | ======May 10, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders signed two of their 1967 draft picks: University of Oklahoma running back [[James Ray Jackson]], their fourth-round choice, and their seventh-round pick, defensive lineman [[Ron Lewellen]] of Tennessee-Martin Branch. | The Raiders signed two of their 1967 draft picks: University of Oklahoma running back [[James Ray Jackson]], their fourth-round choice, and their seventh-round pick, defensive lineman [[Ron Lewellen]] of Tennessee-Martin Branch. | ||
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In the continuing [[Roman Gabriel]] saga, the quarterback' | In the continuing [[Roman Gabriel]] saga, the quarterback' | ||
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======May 14, 1967====== | ======May 14, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders signed their sixth-round pick in the 1967 draft, Wyoming quarterback [[Rick Egloff]]. | The Raiders signed their sixth-round pick in the 1967 draft, Wyoming quarterback [[Rick Egloff]]. | ||
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======May 15, 1967====== | ======May 15, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders signed free agent wide receiver [[Mack Burton]]. | The Raiders signed free agent wide receiver [[Mack Burton]]. | ||
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Offensive backfield coach [[Bill Walsh]] resigned to become head coach of the San Jose Apaches in the Continental Football League. | Offensive backfield coach [[Bill Walsh]] resigned to become head coach of the San Jose Apaches in the Continental Football League. | ||
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======May 17, 1967====== | ======May 17, 1967====== | ||
======May 18, 1967====== | ======May 18, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders signed free agent University of Montana lineman [[Gary Schwertfeger]]. He had been the team's 12th-round pick in the 1962 draft, but went to Canada to play for the British Columbia Lions for the next five years. | The Raiders signed free agent University of Montana lineman [[Gary Schwertfeger]]. He had been the team's 12th-round pick in the 1962 draft, but went to Canada to play for the British Columbia Lions for the next five years. | ||
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======May 21, 1967====== | ======May 21, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders announced the signing of six of their picks in the 1967 draft: Mississippi running back [[Gerald Warfield]] (5th round), Stanford linebacker [[Mike Hibler]] (5th), Colorado running back [[Estes Banks]] (8th), Muskingum linebacker [[Mark DeVilling]] (9th), Wayne State guard [[Bob Kruse]] (12th), and Virginia Tech guard [[Don Bruce]] (16th). | The Raiders announced the signing of six of their picks in the 1967 draft: Mississippi running back [[Gerald Warfield]] (5th round), Stanford linebacker [[Mike Hibler]] (5th), Colorado running back [[Estes Banks]] (8th), Muskingum linebacker [[Mark DeVilling]] (9th), Wayne State guard [[Bob Kruse]] (12th), and Virginia Tech guard [[Don Bruce]] (16th). | ||
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The Raiders hired San Diego State assistant [[John Madden]] to coach linebackers and special teams. | The Raiders hired San Diego State assistant [[John Madden]] to coach linebackers and special teams. | ||
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======May 24, 1967====== | ======May 24, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders announced the signing of their first-round pick in the 1967 draft, Texas A&I guard [[Gene Upshaw]]. | The Raiders announced the signing of their first-round pick in the 1967 draft, Texas A&I guard [[Gene Upshaw]]. | ||
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Construction workers broke ground on a new building to house the team's offices on a lot south of the Coliseum site. | Construction workers broke ground on a new building to house the team's offices on a lot south of the Coliseum site. | ||
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Halfback [[Jim Dillard]], a former Raiders draftee, testified before an Ottawa court that the Raiders had asked him to play "at half potential" | Halfback [[Jim Dillard]], a former Raiders draftee, testified before an Ottawa court that the Raiders had asked him to play "at half potential" | ||
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======June 14, 1967====== | ======June 14, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders signed free agent Stanford defensive back [[John Guillory]]. | The Raiders signed free agent Stanford defensive back [[John Guillory]]. | ||
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Wide receiver [[Glenn Bass]], recently acquired by the Raiders from the [[Bills]] in the trade that also netted quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]], said he was considering retiring from pro football rather than accept Oakland' | Wide receiver [[Glenn Bass]], recently acquired by the Raiders from the [[Bills]] in the trade that also netted quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]], said he was considering retiring from pro football rather than accept Oakland' | ||
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The Raiders traded defensive back [[Joe Krakoski]] to the [[Jets]] for defensive back [[Dainard Paulson]]. | The Raiders traded defensive back [[Joe Krakoski]] to the [[Jets]] for defensive back [[Dainard Paulson]]. | ||
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For the first time ever, the Raiders would face an NFL opponent on the football field. As a result of extended negotiations following last year's AFL/NFL merger, the Raiders and 49ers agreed to meet in an exhibition game on September 3 at the Oakland Coliseum. A coin flip determined the site of the game. | For the first time ever, the Raiders would face an NFL opponent on the football field. As a result of extended negotiations following last year's AFL/NFL merger, the Raiders and 49ers agreed to meet in an exhibition game on September 3 at the Oakland Coliseum. A coin flip determined the site of the game. | ||
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======June 24, 1967====== | ======June 24, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders signed their third-round pick in the 1967 draft, Colorado linebacker [[Bill Fairband]]. | The Raiders signed their third-round pick in the 1967 draft, Colorado linebacker [[Bill Fairband]]. | ||
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======June 29, 1967====== | ======June 29, 1967====== | ||
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Quarterback [[Mickey Slaughter]], | Quarterback [[Mickey Slaughter]], | ||
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======June 30, 1967====== | ======June 30, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders signed USC wide receiver [[Rod Sherman]]. Sherman had been the team's first round pick in the 1966 AFL redshirt draft. | The Raiders signed USC wide receiver [[Rod Sherman]]. Sherman had been the team's first round pick in the 1966 AFL redshirt draft. | ||
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The Raiders opened training camp for rookies and new veterans in Santa Rosa. Three players were excused from reporting because of military duty: quarterbacks [[Charlie Green]] and [[Rick Egloff]], and tackle [[Dan Archer]]. | The Raiders opened training camp for rookies and new veterans in Santa Rosa. Three players were excused from reporting because of military duty: quarterbacks [[Charlie Green]] and [[Rick Egloff]], and tackle [[Dan Archer]]. | ||
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The team announced the signing of a pair of free agents: University of New Hampshire fullback [[Dan Serieka]] and University of South Carolina offensive lineman [[Len Sears]]. | The team announced the signing of a pair of free agents: University of New Hampshire fullback [[Dan Serieka]] and University of South Carolina offensive lineman [[Len Sears]]. | ||
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Former Raiders guard [[Marv Marinovich]] joined the team for camp as a weight room instructor. | Former Raiders guard [[Marv Marinovich]] joined the team for camp as a weight room instructor. | ||
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Safety [[Gerald Warfield]] left training camp voluntarily. | Safety [[Gerald Warfield]] left training camp voluntarily. | ||
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======July 14, 1967====== | ======July 14, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders signed free agent defensive lineman [[Wayne Coleman]]. Coleman didn't play collegiate football, but had some semi-pro experience. | The Raiders signed free agent defensive lineman [[Wayne Coleman]]. Coleman didn't play collegiate football, but had some semi-pro experience. | ||
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The coaches were giving defensive back [[Willie Williams]] a tryout at wide receiver. | The coaches were giving defensive back [[Willie Williams]] a tryout at wide receiver. | ||
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The Raiders acquired wide receiver [[Lionel Taylor]] and guard [[Jerry Sturm]] in a trade with the [[Broncos]] for guard [[Richard Tyson]] and a pair of linebackers, | The Raiders acquired wide receiver [[Lionel Taylor]] and guard [[Jerry Sturm]] in a trade with the [[Broncos]] for guard [[Richard Tyson]] and a pair of linebackers, | ||
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Defensive tackle [[Ron Lewellen]] voluntarily left training camp. | Defensive tackle [[Ron Lewellen]] voluntarily left training camp. | ||
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======July 17, 1967====== | ======July 17, 1967====== | ||
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Guard [[Jerry Sturm]], acquired a few days ago in a trade with the [[Broncos]], | Guard [[Jerry Sturm]], acquired a few days ago in a trade with the [[Broncos]], | ||
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[[John Rauch]] ran the Raiders through the first scrimmage of training camp. Three players sat out with injuries: tight end [[Ken Herock]] (thigh pull), offensive lineman [[Len Sears]] (ankle), and linebacker [[Mike Hibler]] (knee). | [[John Rauch]] ran the Raiders through the first scrimmage of training camp. Three players sat out with injuries: tight end [[Ken Herock]] (thigh pull), offensive lineman [[Len Sears]] (ankle), and linebacker [[Mike Hibler]] (knee). | ||
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The Raiders released placekicker [[Ron Chesterton]]. | The Raiders released placekicker [[Ron Chesterton]]. | ||
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Guard [[Jerry Sturm]] reported to training camp. He had sat out the first few days while threatening to retire from football if he didn't get a no-cut contract, citing his business interests back in Denver. There was no word whether his demand was met. | Guard [[Jerry Sturm]] reported to training camp. He had sat out the first few days while threatening to retire from football if he didn't get a no-cut contract, citing his business interests back in Denver. There was no word whether his demand was met. | ||
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The coaches held another scrimmage with the following players sitting out because of injury: wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]], | The coaches held another scrimmage with the following players sitting out because of injury: wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]], | ||
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The Raiders released linebacker [[Mark DeVilling]] and defensive tackle [[Wayne Coleman]]. | The Raiders released linebacker [[Mark DeVilling]] and defensive tackle [[Wayne Coleman]]. | ||
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Running backs [[Larry Todd]] (ankle) and [[Pete Banaszak]] (thigh) each missed practice due to injury. Guard [[Palmer Pyle]] left the practice field with a pulled thigh muscle. | Running backs [[Larry Todd]] (ankle) and [[Pete Banaszak]] (thigh) each missed practice due to injury. Guard [[Palmer Pyle]] left the practice field with a pulled thigh muscle. | ||
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======July 31, 1967====== | ======July 31, 1967====== | ||
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Head coach [[John Rauch]] made a couple of lineup shifts today, moving [[James Ray Jackson]] from wide receiver to safety and [[Don Bruce]] from guard to linebacker. | Head coach [[John Rauch]] made a couple of lineup shifts today, moving [[James Ray Jackson]] from wide receiver to safety and [[Don Bruce]] from guard to linebacker. | ||
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Tackle [[Bob Svihus]] abruptly left training camp in a contract dispute. | Tackle [[Bob Svihus]] abruptly left training camp in a contract dispute. | ||
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Though his contract issues hadn't been worked out, running back [[Clem Daniels]] ended his holdout and came to training camp. Tackle [[Bob Svihus]] also returned to camp after leaving yesterday in a contract dispute. | Though his contract issues hadn't been worked out, running back [[Clem Daniels]] ended his holdout and came to training camp. Tackle [[Bob Svihus]] also returned to camp after leaving yesterday in a contract dispute. | ||
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The Raiders released guard [[Don Bruce]] after he cleared waivers. | The Raiders released guard [[Don Bruce]] after he cleared waivers. | ||
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Defensive back [[Warren Powers]] left the team for a two-week stint of military service. | Defensive back [[Warren Powers]] left the team for a two-week stint of military service. | ||
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In other moves, the coaches shifted lineman [[Greg Kent]] from offense to defense, safety [[James Ray Jackson]] to cornerback, and quarterback [[Rick Egloff]] to safety. | In other moves, the coaches shifted lineman [[Greg Kent]] from offense to defense, safety [[James Ray Jackson]] to cornerback, and quarterback [[Rick Egloff]] to safety. | ||
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[[Bob Halford]] resigned as public relations director. He was replaced, temporarily at least, by assistant [[Bob Bestor]]. | [[Bob Halford]] resigned as public relations director. He was replaced, temporarily at least, by assistant [[Bob Bestor]]. | ||
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======August 10, 1967====== | ======August 10, 1967====== | ||
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The coaches made several lineup decisions for tomorrow' | The coaches made several lineup decisions for tomorrow' | ||
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======August 12, 1967====== | ======August 12, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], | The Raiders beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], | ||
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======August 13, 1967====== | ======August 13, 1967====== | ||
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Wide receiver [[Mack Burton]] voluntarily left training camp sometime around this date. | Wide receiver [[Mack Burton]] voluntarily left training camp sometime around this date. | ||
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======August 14, 1967====== | ======August 14, 1967====== | ||
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Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]], who had been dealing with a torn pectoral muscle for the past week, was placed on injury waivers. | Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]], who had been dealing with a torn pectoral muscle for the past week, was placed on injury waivers. | ||
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======August 16, 1967====== | ======August 16, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders waived wide receiver [[James Ray Jackson]] and tackle [[Len Sears]]. | The Raiders waived wide receiver [[James Ray Jackson]] and tackle [[Len Sears]]. | ||
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======August 17, 1967====== | ======August 17, 1967====== | ||
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Prior to the game the team waived defensive lineman [[David Daniels]] and quarterback [[Charlie Green]]. | Prior to the game the team waived defensive lineman [[David Daniels]] and quarterback [[Charlie Green]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[august-16-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======August 20, 1967====== | ======August 20, 1967====== | ||
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The coaching staff returned [[Rick Egloff]] to his original position at quarterback after having tried him at wide receiver, running back, and safety. | The coaching staff returned [[Rick Egloff]] to his original position at quarterback after having tried him at wide receiver, running back, and safety. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[august-19-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======August 23, 1967====== | ======August 23, 1967====== | ||
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Quarterback [[Charlie Green]] cleared waivers and was released by the Raiders, who then assigned him to San Jose in the Continental Football League, with whom the Raiders had a " | Quarterback [[Charlie Green]] cleared waivers and was released by the Raiders, who then assigned him to San Jose in the Continental Football League, with whom the Raiders had a " | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[august-22-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======August 24, 1967====== | ======August 24, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders released tackle [[Greg Kent]], linebacker [[Dick Hermann]], and defensive back [[John Guillory]]. Kent and Hermann were assigned to San Jose in the Continental Football League. | The Raiders released tackle [[Greg Kent]], linebacker [[Dick Hermann]], and defensive back [[John Guillory]]. Kent and Hermann were assigned to San Jose in the Continental Football League. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[august-23-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======August 25, 1967====== | ======August 25, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders lost to the [[Broncos]], | The Raiders lost to the [[Broncos]], | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[august-24-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======August 28, 1967====== | ======August 28, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders waived linebacker [[Duane Benson]]. | The Raiders waived linebacker [[Duane Benson]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[august-27-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======August 31, 1967====== | ======August 31, 1967====== | ||
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Head coach [[John Rauch]] said rookies [[Gene Upshaw]] and [[Rod Sherman]] would start at left guard and wide receiver, respectively, | Head coach [[John Rauch]] said rookies [[Gene Upshaw]] and [[Rod Sherman]] would start at left guard and wide receiver, respectively, | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[august-30-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======September 2, 1967====== | ======September 2, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders filed an appeal with the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, | The Raiders filed an appeal with the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[september-1-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======September 3, 1967====== | ======September 3, 1967====== | ||
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They also released halfback [[Nate Johns]]. He had been waived by the [[Chargers]] a little over a week ago and had been signed sometime after that by the Raiders, though it wasn't announced in the press until his release. | They also released halfback [[Nate Johns]]. He had been waived by the [[Chargers]] a little over a week ago and had been signed sometime after that by the Raiders, though it wasn't announced in the press until his release. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[september-2-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======September 4, 1967====== | ======September 4, 1967====== | ||
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The team also acquired tight end [[Dave Kocourek]] from the [[Dolphins]] for an unspecified future draft pick. | The team also acquired tight end [[Dave Kocourek]] from the [[Dolphins]] for an unspecified future draft pick. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[september-3-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======September 6, 1967====== | ======September 6, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders thumped the [[Broncos]], | The Raiders thumped the [[Broncos]], | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[september-5-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======September 11, 1967====== | ======September 11, 1967====== | ||
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Raider players elected [[Jim Otto]] and [[Dan Conners]] captains for the 1967 season. Prior to this, during the [[Al Davis]] era starting in 1963, the captains were named by the head coach prior to each game. | Raider players elected [[Jim Otto]] and [[Dan Conners]] captains for the 1967 season. Prior to this, during the [[Al Davis]] era starting in 1963, the captains were named by the head coach prior to each game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[september-10-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======September 14, 1967====== | ======September 14, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders received an unspecified draft pick from the [[Broncos]] in exchange for the rights to former Oakland draftee offensive lineman [[Tom Cichowski]]. | The Raiders received an unspecified draft pick from the [[Broncos]] in exchange for the rights to former Oakland draftee offensive lineman [[Tom Cichowski]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[september-13-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======September 16, 1967====== | ======September 16, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders beat the [[Patriots]], | The Raiders beat the [[Patriots]], | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[september-15-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======September 18, 1967====== | ======September 18, 1967====== | ||
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Middle linebacker [[Dan Conners]] was named the Associated Press AFL Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the [[Patriots]] on the 17th. | Middle linebacker [[Dan Conners]] was named the Associated Press AFL Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the [[Patriots]] on the 17th. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[september-17-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======September 21, 1967====== | ======September 21, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders beat the [[Chiefs]], 23-21, in Oakland. | The Raiders beat the [[Chiefs]], 23-21, in Oakland. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[september-20-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======October 2, 1967====== | ======October 2, 1967====== | ||
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While the team was waiting aboard a bus to be taken to the airport for their flight to New York, an unidentified man boarded the vehicle and threatened several players with a gun, asking them to shoot craps with him. After some back-and-forth discussion, linebacker [[Gus Otto]] grabbed the man and disarmed him, though he got away before he could be apprehended. | While the team was waiting aboard a bus to be taken to the airport for their flight to New York, an unidentified man boarded the vehicle and threatened several players with a gun, asking them to shoot craps with him. After some back-and-forth discussion, linebacker [[Gus Otto]] grabbed the man and disarmed him, though he got away before he could be apprehended. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[october-1-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======October 7, 1967====== | ======October 7, 1967====== | ||
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The man who had brandished a gun at several players yesterday, Charles Bostic of Denver, was arrested and hospitalized for a mental health evaluation. | The man who had brandished a gun at several players yesterday, Charles Bostic of Denver, was arrested and hospitalized for a mental health evaluation. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[october-6-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======October 8, 1967====== | ======October 8, 1967====== | ||
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Head coach [[John Rauch]] said [[Fred Biletnikoff]] would start at wide receiver ahead of [[Rod Sherman]] against Buffalo on the 15th. | Head coach [[John Rauch]] said [[Fred Biletnikoff]] would start at wide receiver ahead of [[Rod Sherman]] against Buffalo on the 15th. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[october-7-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======October 13, 1967====== | ======October 13, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders beat the [[Bills]], 24-20, in Buffalo. | The Raiders beat the [[Bills]], 24-20, in Buffalo. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[october-12-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======October 16, 1967====== | ======October 16, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders beat the [[Patriots]], | The Raiders beat the [[Patriots]], | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[october-15-1967|< | ||
======October 23, 1967====== | ======October 23, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders placed linebacker [[Bill Fairband]] (knee) on injury waivers. | The Raiders placed linebacker [[Bill Fairband]] (knee) on injury waivers. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[october-22-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======October 28, 1967====== | ======October 28, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders activated linebacker [[Duane Benson]]. | The Raiders activated linebacker [[Duane Benson]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[october-27-1967|< | ||
======October 29, 1967====== | ======October 29, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders beat the [[Chargers]], | The Raiders beat the [[Chargers]], | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[october-28-1967|< | ||
======October 30, 1967====== | ======October 30, 1967====== | ||
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Defensive back [[Dave Grayson]] was named the Associated Press AFL Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the [[Chargers]]. | Defensive back [[Dave Grayson]] was named the Associated Press AFL Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the [[Chargers]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[october-29-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======November 3, 1967====== | ======November 3, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders waived tight end [[Ken Herock]] and activated running back [[Pete Banaszak]]. | The Raiders waived tight end [[Ken Herock]] and activated running back [[Pete Banaszak]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[november-2-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======November 5, 1967====== | ======November 5, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders beat the [[Broncos]], | The Raiders beat the [[Broncos]], | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[november-4-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======November 6, 1967====== | ======November 6, 1967====== | ||
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Running back [[Hewritt Dixon]] underwent a tonsillectomy, | Running back [[Hewritt Dixon]] underwent a tonsillectomy, | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[november-5-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======November 7, 1967====== | ======November 7, 1967====== | ||
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Running back [[Hewritt Dixon]] returned to practice a little over a week after undergoing a tonsillectomy. | Running back [[Hewritt Dixon]] returned to practice a little over a week after undergoing a tonsillectomy. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[november-6-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======November 15, 1967====== | ======November 15, 1967====== | ||
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Ed Schoenfeld of the Tribune reported that, with the relocation of the Athletics to Oakland, the Raiders would find their ability to schedule home games in August and September significantly curtailed. | Ed Schoenfeld of the Tribune reported that, with the relocation of the Athletics to Oakland, the Raiders would find their ability to schedule home games in August and September significantly curtailed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[november-14-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======November 17, 1967====== | ======November 17, 1967====== | ||
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Head coach [[John Rauch]] said [[Roger Hagberg]] would start in place of [[Hewritt Dixon]] in tomorrow' | Head coach [[John Rauch]] said [[Roger Hagberg]] would start in place of [[Hewritt Dixon]] in tomorrow' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[november-16-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======November 19, 1967====== | ======November 19, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders beat the [[Dolphins]], | The Raiders beat the [[Dolphins]], | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[november-18-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======November 20, 1967====== | ======November 20, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders placed running back [[Clem Daniels]] (leg) on injury waivers and activated [[Larry Todd]]. Head coach [[John Rauch]] said [[Pete Banaszak]] would start for Daniels during his absence. | The Raiders placed running back [[Clem Daniels]] (leg) on injury waivers and activated [[Larry Todd]]. Head coach [[John Rauch]] said [[Pete Banaszak]] would start for Daniels during his absence. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[november-19-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======November 22, 1967====== | ======November 22, 1967====== | ||
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Prior to the game, the team placed running back [[Estes Banks]] on injury waivers and activated linebacker [[Bill Fairband]]. | Prior to the game, the team placed running back [[Estes Banks]] on injury waivers and activated linebacker [[Bill Fairband]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[november-21-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======November 24, 1967====== | ======November 24, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders placed linebacker [[Bill Fairband]] on injury waivers just two days after activating him. Fairband reinjured his left knee against the [[Chiefs]] on the 23rd. | The Raiders placed linebacker [[Bill Fairband]] on injury waivers just two days after activating him. Fairband reinjured his left knee against the [[Chiefs]] on the 23rd. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[november-23-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======November 26, 1967====== | ======November 26, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders learned that running back [[Clem Daniels]] would require surgery on his right ankle, ending his season. | The Raiders learned that running back [[Clem Daniels]] would require surgery on his right ankle, ending his season. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[november-25-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======November 29, 1967====== | ======November 29, 1967====== | ||
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The AFL announced that, in the event of a tie between the Raiders and [[Chargers]] at the end of the regular season, a playoff game would be scheduled for December 31 in Oakland. | The AFL announced that, in the event of a tie between the Raiders and [[Chargers]] at the end of the regular season, a playoff game would be scheduled for December 31 in Oakland. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[november-28-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======December 1, 1967====== | ======December 1, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders beat the [[Chargers]], | The Raiders beat the [[Chargers]], | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[november-30-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======December 4, 1967====== | ======December 4, 1967====== | ||
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Raiders quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]] was named Associated Press AFL Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the [[Chargers]] on the 3rd. | Raiders quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]] was named Associated Press AFL Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the [[Chargers]] on the 3rd. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[december-3-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======December 7, 1967====== | ======December 7, 1967====== | ||
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The Raiders beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], | The Raiders beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[december-6-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======December 11, 1967====== | ======December 11, 1967====== | ||
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Pro football commissioner Pete Rozelle announced that the college draft would take place on January 30 and that the AFL expansion draft to stock the new Cincinnati Bengals would happen on January 15. The Bengals would be allowed to pick five players from each AFL team, except the [[Dolphins]]. Each AFL team would be allowed to freeze 29 players that had been listed on their opening day roster. | Pro football commissioner Pete Rozelle announced that the college draft would take place on January 30 and that the AFL expansion draft to stock the new Cincinnati Bengals would happen on January 15. The Bengals would be allowed to pick five players from each AFL team, except the [[Dolphins]]. Each AFL team would be allowed to freeze 29 players that had been listed on their opening day roster. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[december-10-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======December 14, 1967====== | ======December 14, 1967====== | ||
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Placekicker [[George Blanda]] was named Associated Press AFL Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the [[Titans|Oilers]] on the 10th. | Placekicker [[George Blanda]] was named Associated Press AFL Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the [[Titans|Oilers]] on the 10th. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[december-13-1967|< | ||
+ | |||
======December 15, 1967====== | ======December 15, 1967====== | ||
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======December 17, 1967====== | ======December 17, 1967====== | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====News===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Raiders beat the [[Jets]], 38-29, at the Oakland Coliseum. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[december-14-1967|< | ||
======December 18, 1967====== | ======December 18, 1967====== | ||
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======December 20, 1967====== | ======December 20, 1967====== | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====News===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Six Raiders players were named to the Associated Press All-AFL first team: center [[Jim Otto]], tight end [[Billy Cannon]], quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]], defensive tackle [[Tom Keating]], defensive end [[Ben Davidson]], and cornerback [[Kent McCloughan]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Six more were named to the second team: tackle [[Harry Schuh]], guard [[Wayne Hawkins]], running back [[Hewritt Dixon]], middle linebacker [[Dan Conners]], cornerback [[Willie Brown]], and safety [[Rodger Bird]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[december-17-1967|< | ||
======December 21, 1967====== | ======December 21, 1967====== | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====News===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Head coach [[John Rauch]] was named Associated Press AFL Coach of the Year. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Five Raiders were named to the Newspaper Enterprises Association All-AFL first team and voted on by the league' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Named to the second team were guard [[Gene Upshaw]], quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]], running back [[Hewritt Dixon]], defensive end [[Ben Davidson]], and linebacker [[Bill Laskey]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The AFL All-Star Game teams were named, too. Raiders making the Western Division starting squad were Schuh at tackle, [[Wayne Hawkins]] at guard, Otto at center, Lamonica at quarterback, | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[december-20-1967|< | ||
======December 22, 1967====== | ======December 22, 1967====== | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====News===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Associated Press named Raiders quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]] their AFL Most Valuable Player. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[december-21-1967|< | ||
======December 23, 1967====== | ======December 23, 1967====== | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====News===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The [[Titans|Oilers]] beat the [[Dolphins]], | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[december-22-1967|< | ||
======December 24, 1967====== | ======December 24, 1967====== | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====News===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Raiders beat the [[Bills]], 28-21, in Oakland to close the regular season. The win gave the Raiders a 13-1-0 record, the best finish in AFL history. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[december-23-1967|< | ||
======December 25, 1967====== | ======December 25, 1967====== | ||
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======December 28, 1967====== | ======December 28, 1967====== | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[Broncos]] head coach [[Lou Saban]], the coach of the Western Division in this season' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[december-24-1967|< | ||
======December 29, 1967====== | ======December 29, 1967====== | ||
======December 30, 1967====== | ======December 30, 1967====== | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====News===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Sporting News named quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]] the AFL Player of the Year as voted on by the league' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[december-28-1967|< | ||
======December 31, 1967====== | ======December 31, 1967====== | ||
+ | =====The Big Story===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | In their first trip to the AFL Championship Game, the Raiders thumped the [[Titans|Oilers]], | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |[[december-30-1967|< | ||